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S905 JSP

1998 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,403 mi
Last recorded155,403 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS905 JSP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 155,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2017 155,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 149,528 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2016 149,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside door mirror cracked

air intake /breather pipe burst at engine

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 134,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 134,303 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 108,488 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both sills damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2014 108,488 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both sills damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2013 104,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 95,555 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 95,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 91,349 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 89,212 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 89,203 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 83,729 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 83,726 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 77,187 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 77,187 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,018 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 63,249 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 56,199 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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S905 JSP is a 1998 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S905 JSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S905 JSP is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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